Diocesan Director of Ordinands

The Church of England; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Diocesan Director of Ordinands to unlock the potential for licensed ministry across the Diocese. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team and guiding candidates through the Shared Discernment Process. With a focus on strategic planning and fostering vocations, you will play a key role in shaping the future of ministry. The position offers a supportive and family-friendly environment, generous benefits, and hybrid working arrangements, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about ministry and community engagement.

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum

Three privilege days

Free parking

Subsidised on-site café

Generous pension contribution

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Access to low-interest financial services

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and strategic planning for vocations.
• Ability to guide candidates through the Shared Discernment Process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Vocations and DDO team, managing both lay and ordained ministry.
• Oversee candidates through the Shared Discernment Process.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Vocations Guidance

Education

Ordained Member of the Church of England

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Diocesan Director of Ordinands with strategic expertise to unlock the potential for licensed lay and ordained ministry across the Diocese.

About You

You will lead a dedicated Vocations and DDO team, including two full-time Area Directors of Ordinand (ADO), one full-time Administrator, and seven part-time Volunteer Assistant Directors of Ordinands (VADO).

You should be comfortable working both as a team member and leader, guiding strategic responses to vocations opportunities and fostering both lay and ordained vocations. You will oversee candidates through the Shared Discernment Process.

This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for the appointee to be an ordained member of the Church of England, in accordance with Part 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits And Rewards

• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 30 days over time
• Three privilege days in addition to UK public holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Free parking and subsidised on-site café
• Generous pension contribution of 12.5%, including death in service benefit (5% Employee Contribution)
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and sick pay provisions
• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union
• Modern working environment

How To Apply

Please email your completed application form and recruitment monitoring form to: [e-mail]. Access the necessary forms via the links below:

• Job Description
• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Privacy Notice
• Confidential Declaration Form
• Confidential Declaration Privacy Notice

We value diversity and inclusion and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented communities within the diocese.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, your application was not successful.